The week is nearly wrapped up, and of course there were another round of injuries and surprising performances. As a result, fantasy football managers will be on the lookout for wavier wire additions and replacement options for those injured over the weekend or just to bolster their lineup moving forward. Here are a few players to consider adding via the fantasy football waiver wire this week. And here are all of our fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 12.
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target
Jacoby Brissett (QB – ARI): 33% Rostered
- Next Opponents: JAX, @TB, LAR
- True Value: $5
- Desperate Need: $8
- Budget-Minded: $3
Analysis: Jacoby Brissett has given the Cardinals’ offense new life over the second half of the season. Setting an NFL record for completions in a game (47) in Week 11, the journeyman quarterback has been slinging the rock lately. Brissett put together his fifth consecutive top-12 fantasy performance at quarterback, throwing for 452 yards and two touchdowns against the 49ers. At this point, Brissett is an every-week starter and should be rostered in all leagues. It always helps when you can lean on tight end Trey McBride, but in Week 11, without Marvin Harrison Jr., Brissett squeezed 185 yards out of Michael Wilson. Grab Brissett as an every-week play for the rest of the season.
Bryce Young (QB – CAR): 45% Rostered
- Next Opponents: @SF, LAR, BYE
- True Value: $1
- Desperate Need: $2
- Budget-Minded: $0
Analysis: Bryce Young was dealing on Sunday. Topping 400 passing yards for the first time in his career, Young torched the Falcons for 448 yards and three touchdowns. This performance came as a surprise, as the third-year quarterback had finished as the QB29 in fantasy scoring in each of the previous two weeks. This week, the Panthers face the 49ers, who just allowed Jacoby Brissett to set an NFL record for most completions in a game with 47. The Panthers have been shocking teams all season, and this is a great matchup to keep the ball rolling on offense. It’s risky knowing that Young’s floor is QB29, but we now know the upside is there.
Colston Loveland (TE – CHI): 48% Rostered
- Next Opponents: PIT, @PHI, @GB
- True Value: $1
- Desperate Need: $2
- Budget-Minded: $0
Analysis: In Week 10, with Cole Kmet back from injury, Colston Loveland had a 51.2% route share, but he only had an 11.1% target share with 55 receiving yards and an 8.7% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. Loveland followed that up with a 58.3% route share, 12.5% target share and 40 receiving yards against the Vikings in Week 11. Loveland’s role remains capped with Kmet around. Chicago has moved to more 12 personnel to get Loveland onto the field, but with these types of route shares, Loveland is only a fringe weekly streaming option at tight end. The reason to pick him up is mostly with the hope that he can push Kmet aside at some point and earn a full-time route share. If that were to happen, Loveland would vault into low-end TE1 status for the rest of the season.
Successful In-Season Fantasy Football Management
Once your fantasy football team is drafted, the work is not over. Successful in-season management is crucial to a winning fantasy football season. Here are some tips to help you manage your team effectively throughout the season:
Stay up to date on player news
Keep track of player injuries, suspensions, and other news that may impact their performance. This will help you make informed decisions about which players to start each week.
Monitor the waiver wire
Keep an eye on the waiver wire and be ready to pick up players who may be undervalued or overlooked by other teams. This can provide valuable depth to your roster. Use our waiver wire assistant to view optimal lineups, waiver and trade suggestions, and league analysis.
Analyze matchups
Analyze the upcoming matchups for your players and opponents to determine which players to start in your lineup each week. Look for favorable matchups and take into account the strength of the opposing team’s defense.
Stay active in trades
Be open to trading players with other teams if it will benefit your team. Analyze the potential impact of a trade before making a decision and negotiate with other teams to find a mutually beneficial agreement.
Be prepared for bye weeks
Plan ahead for bye weeks by having backup players ready to fill in for your starters. Avoid having too many players with the same bye week, which can leave your team short-handed.
Don’t overreact to one bad week
Avoid overreacting to one bad week of performance by a player. Take a long-term view of their performance and evaluate their potential moving forward.
Continuously evaluate your roster
Continuously evaluate your roster throughout the season and make adjustments as needed. Be willing to drop underperforming players or make changes to your lineup if necessary.
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